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A Legacy of Hospitality, Now Recognized for Award-Winning Wellness

The Westgate Hotel's AquaVie Spa has been named one of the nation's Top 10 Best Day Spas for the second consecutive year. Explore how a legacy of refined hospitality has grown into award-winning wellness in downtown San Diego.

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San Diego Zoo History: The Doctor Who Heard a Roar and Built a Zoo

In 1916, a San Diego doctor heard a lion roar near Balboa Park and decided, almost on a whim, to start a zoo. Discover the true story behind San Diego Zoo's founding, and why it remains an easy day trip from The Westgate Hotel.

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San Diego’s Naval Legacy: Aboard the USS Midway

Just steps from The Westgate Hotel, the USS Midway offers a hands-on look at San Diego's naval history, from the birthplace of naval aviation to 47 years of active service at sea. Discover what makes this waterfront icon a must-see stop on any downtown San Diego visit.

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How San Diego Became America’s Capital of Craft

Discover how one downtown brewpub sparked a beer revolution that made San Diego America's "Capital of Craft," and how easy it is to explore that legacy from The Westgate Hotel.

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